Murumuru butter has some particularly notable benefits for hair and skin surpassing what shea butter offers. It has a very light nutty scent. It is called the "vegetable silicone" for its ability to perfectly replace mineral silicone in skin and hair formulations. One of the most significant differences between the two kinds of butter is their origins. Shea butter is a fat that comes from the nut of the African shea tree, while murumuru butter comes from the seeds that grow on the murumuru palm tree in the ian rainforest of Brazil. Common Uses: Though solid at room temperature, it will melt on contact with the skin. It is used in formulations that help the skin recover its natural moisture content. This butter has lower recommended values for use in formulations. INCI: Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Country of Origin: Brazil